Under Article 80(3), the President's twelve nominees to the Rajya Sabha must have special knowledge or practical experience in which fields?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Literature, science, art and social service
- Step 1: Article 80(3) of the Constitution says the members nominated by the President shall have special knowledge or practical experience in such matters as literature, science, art and social service. Answer: Literature, science, art and social service. The nominated members number twelve under Article 80(1)(a). Why not the others: The other field lists are not the ones Article 80(3) names.
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